CESSNA 150 CHECKLIST

PRE-EXTERNAL CHECKS

1. Wing & Engine covers - REMOVED
2. Control lock - REMOVED
3. Trim Check - Full Movement
4. Master - BATTERY ONLY - On
5. Flaps - Down to 20 Degrees
6. Lights - Check (as required)
7. Check - Fuel Gauges
8. Master - Off
9. ELT - On board or Placarded
10. Fire Extinguisher - Secure & Charged
11. First aid kit & Documents - Stowed

External checks - PER POH

ENGINE START

1. Record - Hobbs Meter
2. Passengers - Brief (See Briefings)
3. Seats & Harnesses - Adjusted
4. Avionics Master - OFF
5. Radios - OFF
6. Transponder - OFF
7. All Switches - OFF
8. Beacon - ON
9. Fuses & Circuit Breaker - Checked
10. FUEL - ON
11. Mixture - RICH
12. Throttle - Set 1/4
13. Carb Heat - COLD
14. Magnetos - on BOTH
15. Prime (2 - 3 Shots)
16. Master - BATTERY ONLY - ON
17. Brakes - SET
18. Check - All Clear
19. Start Engine (1000 RPM)

AFTER START

1. Oil Pressure - Check (30 Sec)
2. Record - Engine Start Time
3. Alternator - ON - Check Charging
4. Avionics Master - ON
5. Radios - ON
6. Mixture - Lean for Taxiing
7. Flaps - Cycle & UP in Stages
8. Throttle Tension - SET
9. Flight Instruments - SET
10. Transponder - STANDBY /1200
11. Radio - CHECK
12. FUEL - ON
TAXI

1. Lights - As required
2. Brakes - CHECK
3. Rolling Instruments Check - L/R

RUN UP

1. Line up - Into Wind
2. Nose Wheel - STRAIGHT
3. Brakes - SET
4. Fuel - ON
5. Mixture - RICH
6. Throttle - 1700 RPM
7. Oil Temp & Pressure - CHECK
8. Suction - 4 6
9. Ammeter - Check with Load
10. Mags - Check Max drop 150 RPM
Max diff 75 RPM
11. Carb Heat - HOT
12. Mixture Leaning - CHECK
13. Throttle - IDLE
14. Carb Heat - COLD
15. Throttle - 1000 RPM

BEFORE TAKEOFF

1. Seats and Harnesses - SECURE
2. Door & Windows - SECURE
3. FUEL - ON BOTH & SUFFICIENT
4. Flaps - as REQUIRED
5. Mixture - RICH
6. Carb Heat - COLD
7. Landing Light - ON
8. Mags - On BOTH
9. Master Switch - ON
10. Primer - LOCKED
11. Instruments - CHECKED & SET
12. Avionics - CHECKED & SET
13. Trim - Set for Takeoff
14. Controls - FREE & CORRECT
15. Pitot Heat - As Required
16. Transponder - ALT
17. Time up - Record
18. Pre Take-off Brief (See Briefings)
19. 360 Lookout

TAKEOFF ROLL CHECKS

1. Takeoff Power - CHECK
2. Oil Pressure & Temp.- GREEN
3. Airspeed indication - ALIVE
Issued: January 2011
Replaces: October 2010
CRUISE CHECKS

1. Landing Light - OFF
2. Power - As Required
3. Engine Gauges - CHECK
4. Mixture - Lean as Required
5. Carb Heat - CHECK
6. Electric Load - CHECK

DESCENT/IN RANGE

1. Instruments - CHECKED & SET
2. Mixture - RICH
3. Landing Light - ON
4. Passengers - Brief

BEFORE LANDING

1. Fuel - ON
2. Mixture - RICH
3. Carb Heat - ON
4. Landing Light - ON
5. Mags - On BOTH
6. Master - ON
7. Primer - LOCKED
8. Engine Gauges - CHECK
9. Brake Pressure - CHECK
10. Seats & Harnesses - SECURE
11. Doors & Windows - SECURE
12. Pre-Landing Brief
13. Sterile Cockpit

AFTER LANDING

1. Clear Runway by 200 - STOP
2. Carb Heat - COLD
3. Throttle - 1000 RPM
4. Flaps - UP
5. Mixture - Lean for Taxiing
6. Landing Lights - OFF
7. [Pitot heat OFF]
8. Check ELT 121.5
9. [Close Flight Plan]
10. Transponder - OFF/1200
11. Time Down - Record
SHUTTING DOWN

1. Radios - OFF
2. Avionics Master - OFF
3. All Switches - OFF
4. Beacon - ON
5. Throttle - IDLE
6. Live Mags - Check
7. Throttle - 1000 RPM
8. Mixture - Idle Cut Off
9. Mags - OFF & KEY OUT
10. Master - OFF
11. Fuel - OFF

AFTER PROP STOPS

1. Record - Engine Stop Time
2. Record - Hobbs Meter
3. Control Lock - IN
4. Seats Belts SECURE
5. Pitot Tube Cover - ON
6. Aircraft - Refuel
7. Aircraft - Tie Down

DIVERSION CHECKLIST

1. Track
2. Heading (correct for wind)
3. Distance
4. ETE
5. MEF
6. Safe Altitude
7. Fuel Required/Endurance
8. Notify FSS
9. Time
10. Twist Heading Indicator (set)
11. Turn (Check Departure Angle)
12. Throttle (Set & Lean)

CESSNA 150 CHECKLIST
TAKEOFF BRIEF

This will be a ________ departure runway _____. If it does
not look right, sound right or feel right or we are not airborne
by _______ then I / you will reject the takeoff by closing the
throttle and bringing the airplane to a stop.

In the unlikely event of an engine failure on takeoff I / you
will maintain / take control and land straight ahead on the
remaining runway or if unable I / you will land on________
or _________.
LANDING BRIEF
This will be a ___________ landing runway _____ . If the
approach does not look right, something is on the runway or
we cannot safely be down within the first 1/3 we will over-
shoot and rejoin the circuit.

(If passengers are carried on board)

Please keep your hands and feet clear of the controls
PASSENGER SAFETY BRIEFING

1. Location & use of emergency exits
2. Location & use of seat belts/shoulder harnesses
3. Positioning of seats and seat backs
4. Storage of baggage & other articles
5. Location & use of :
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
ELT
Survival kit
Emergency equipment
6. Use of portable electronic devices
7. Actions required in event of emergency
8. No smoking

EMERGENCY LANDING


SEAT BELTS & HARNESSES..FASTENED

SEATS & SEAT BACKSSECURED / UP

BAGGAGE & LOOSE ARTICLES..STOWED

SHARP OBJECTS AND GLASSES..REMOVE AND STOW

BRACE POSITION.ASSUME

USE JACKET AS FACE CUSHION

OPEN DOORS PRIOR TO LANDING.


1. Identification 4. Altitude
2. Position 5. VFR / VFR-OTT
3. Time over 6. Destination
Pilots operating VFR en route in uncontrolled airspace should continuously
monitor 126.7 MHz and whenever practicable, make a position report.
Pilots are encouraged to make position reports on the appropriate FISE
frequency to an FIC where they are recorded by the flight service specialist
and are immediately available in the event of SAR action. The following
reporting format is recommended:
T = Type
I = Identification
P = Position
A = Altitude
I = Intentions
D = Departure Aerodrome
Rockcliffe Unicom / ATF 123.50 Ottawa ATIS 121.15
Practice Area 123.35 Ottawa Terminal 127.70
Gatineau Radio / MF 122.30 Ottawa Tower North 120.10
Carp Unicom / ATF 122.80 Ottawa Tower South 118.80
Quebec Radio / RCO 123.37 Ottawa Ground 121.90
Pendleton Unicom / ATF 123.30 YOW VOR 114.60
Arnprior Unicom / ATF 122.70
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
POSITION REPORTS
FREQUENCIES
Whenever you make any radio call, adhere to the format below:
Master Switch ON
Circuit Breakers IN
Radio Master switch ON
Radio Volume ON and Loud
Frequency 123.5
Nav. Ident Button In or OFF, Volume DOWN

Intercom Volume ON and set
Intercom Squelch SET (can hear yourself speak)
Intercom/ISO to INTERCOM (not to Pilot Isolate)
Headset Volume ON and Adjusted
(set to MONO if option exists)
Headset PLUGGED IN FULLY
HOLD THE PLUG BODY WHEN PLUGGING OR
UNPLUGGING THE HEADSET

Pulling on the cords can break the wires.
RADIO TROUBLESHOOTING
EMERGENCY TRANSPONDER CODES

Hijacking 7500
Com. Failure 7600
Emergency 7700
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL

1. Throttle - Idle
2. Brakes - Apply
3. Wing Flaps - Retract
4. Mixture - Idle Cut Off
5. Ignition Switch - Off

ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF

1. Airspeed - 70 MPH
2. Mixture - Idle Cut Off
3. Fuel Selector Valve - OFF
4. Ignition Switch - Off
5. Wing Flaps - As Required
6. Master Switch - Off

ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT

1. Airspeed - 70 MPH
2. Carburetor Heat - On
3. Fuel Selector Valve - On
4. Mixture - Rich
5. Ignition Switch - Both (or Start if propeller is stopped)
6. Primer - In and locked

EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER

1. Mixture - Idle Cut Off
2. Fuel selector valve - Off
3. Turn all switches OFF except master switch
4. Airspeed - 70 MPH
5. Extend wing flaps within gliding distance of field
6. Master Switch - Off
7. Doors - Unlatch prior to touch down
8. Touchdown - Slightly tail-low attitude
8. Brakes - Apply Heavily
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH
ENGINE POWER

1. Wing Flaps - 20
2. Airspeed - 70 MPH
3. Selected field - Fly over, noting terrain and obstructions,
then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and
airspeed.
4. Radio and Electrical Switch - Off
5. Wing Flaps - 40 (on final approach)
6. Airspeed - 65 MPH
7. Doors - Unlatch prior to touchdown
8. Master Switch - Off
9. Ignition Switch - Off
10.Touchdown - Slightly tail-low attitude

DITCHING

1. Radio - Transmit MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, giving
location and intentions.
2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) - Secure or Jettison
3. Flaps - 40
4. Power - Establish 300ft/ min Descent at 65 MPH
5. Approach
- High winds, heavy seas - Into the wind
- Light winds, heavy swells - Parallel to swells
6. Cabin Doors - Unlatch
7. Touchdown - Level attitude at establish descent
8. Face - Cushion with folded coat or seat cushion
9. Airplane - Evacuate through cabin doors. If neces-
sary, open window and flood cabin to equalize pressure
so doors can be opened.
10.Life Vests and Rafts - Inflate

ENGINE FIRE DURING START ON GROUND

1. Cranking - Continue, to get a start which would suck the flames
and accumulated fuel through the carburetor and into the engine.
2. If engine starts:
Power - 1700 rpm for a few minutes
Engine - Shutdown and inspect for damage
3. If engine fails to start:
Throttle - Full open
Mixture - Idle Cut Off
Cranking - Continue for two or three minutes
4. Fire extinguisher - Obtain (have ground attendants obtain if not
installed).
5. Engine-Secure.
Master Switch - Off
Ignition Switch - Off
Fuel Shutoff Valve - Off
6. Fire - Extinguish using fire extinguisher, seat cushion, wool
blanket, or dirt. If practical try to remove carburetor air filter if it is
ablaze.
7. Fire Damage Inspect, repair damage or replace damaged
components or wiring before conducting another flight.

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

1. Mixture - Idle Cut Off
2. Fuel Selector Valve - Off
3. Master Switch - Off
4. Cabin Heat and Air - Off (except overhead vents)
5. Airspeed -100 MPH (if fire is not extinguished, increase glide
speed to find an airspeed which will provide an incombustible
mixture).
6. Forced landing - Execute (as describe in emergency landing
without engine power. Do not attempt to restart the engine).
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT

1. Master Switch - Off
2. All Other switches (except ignition switch) - Off
3. Check condition of fuses and circuit breaker to identify faulty cir-
cuit if possible. Leave faulty circuit deactivated.
4. Master Switch - On
5. Select switches On successively, permitting a short delay after
each switch is turned on until the short circuit is localized.
6. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat - Open when it is ascertained that fire is
completely extinguished.

CABIN FIRE

1. Master Switch - Off
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat - Closed (to avoid drafts)
3. Fire Extinguisher - Activate (if available)
4. Warning - After discharging an extinguisher within a closed
cabin, ventilate the cabin.
5. Land - as soon as possible to inspect for damage

WING FIRE

1. Navigation Light Switch - Off
2. Pitot heat switch Off

NOTE: Perform a sideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel
tank and cabin, and land as soon as possible using flaps
only as required for final approach and touchdown.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER

1. Turn pitot heat switch on (if installed).

2. Turn back or change altitude to obtain an outside air temperature
that is less conducive to icing.

3. Pull cabin heat control full out and open defroster outlet to obtain
maximum windshield defroster heat and airflow. Adjust cabin air
control to get maximum defroster heat and airflow.

4. Open the throttle to increase engine speed and minimize ice
build-up on propeller.

5. Watch for signs of carburetor air filter ice and apply carburetor
heat as required. An unexplained loss in engine speed could be
caused by carburetor ice or intake filter ice. Lean the mixture for
maximum RPM if carburetor heat is use continuously.

6. Plan a landing at the nearest airport. With an extremely rapid ice
build-up, select a suitable off airport landing site.

7. With an ice accumulation of inch or more on the wing leading
edges, be prepared for significantly higher stall speed.

8. Leave wing flaps retracted. With a severe ice build-up on the
horizontal tail, the change in wing wake airflow direction caused
by wing flap extension could result in a loss of elevator
effectiveness.

9. Open left window and, if practical, scrape ice from a portion of
the windshield for visibility in the landing approach.

10. Perform a landing approach using a forward slip, if necessary,
for improved visibility.

11. Approach at 70 to 80 MPH, depending upon the amount of the
accumulation.

12. Perform a landing in level attitude.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES


LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE

1. Approach - Normal
2. Touchdown - Good tire first, hold airplane off flat tire as long as
possible.

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION

Over-voltage light illuminates

1. Master Switch - Off (both sides)
2. Master Switch - On
3. Over-voltage light - Off

If over-voltage light illuminates again:

4. Flight - Terminate as soon as practical

Ammeter shows discharge

1. Alternator - Off
2. Nonessential electrical equipment - Off
3. Flight - Terminate as soon as practical
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES


LOW OIL PRESSURE

If low oil pressure is accompanied by normal oil temperature:

There is a possibility the oil pressure gauge or relief
valve is malfunctioning.

If a total loss of oil pressure is accompanied by a rise in oil
temperature:

There is good reason to suspect an engine failure is
imminent. Reduce power immediately and select a
suitable forced landing field. Use only the minimum
power required to reach the desired touchdown spot.


EMERGENCY PROCEDURES